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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,468.82, 6,705.57 and 2,131.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,468.82, 6,705.57 and 2,131.43 is: 3,198.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,468.82 : 6,705.57 = 2,131.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,468.82/6,705.57 = 2,131.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,468.82x = 6,705.57 × 2,131.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,468.82x = 14,292,453.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,292,453.07/4,468.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,198.26

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